Bill Fulford (July 9, 1923 – October 10, 1990), also known as W. E. Fulford and William E. Fulford, was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 40th district of the

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Life and career

Fulford was born in

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. He attended the

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. In 1966, Fulford was elected to the

, serving until 1967. In 1968, he was elected to represent the 40th district of the Florida House, succeeding Robert H. Shadley. He served until 1978, when he was succeeded by

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. Fulford died on October 10, 1990, at the age of 67.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fulford, Bill 1923 births 1990 deaths Politicians from Orlando, Florida Democratic Party members of the Florida House of Representatives University of Florida alumni 20th-century members of the Florida Legislature